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German Shepherd Dog

April Bandera

Puppy·Female·Large

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About April Bandera

Meet April! She's an 8-month-old sweetheart weighing about 32 lbs, and she's the perfect mix of playful puppy energy and gentle affection. While we believe she may be a pit/lab mix, what truly stands out is her loving, tender personality. April is incredibly sweet-natured with a soft, submissive personality. She lives with larger dogs and does great with them, happy to follow their lead and be part of the pack. She can be a little shy when first meeting new people, but give her a little time and you'll see her blossom. Once she feels safe, she loves you with her whole wiggly body, offering full-body tail wags that will melt your heart! Her favorite things include soft toys, squeaky toys, cozy naps, and gentle snuggles. Like any puppy, her days are a happy rhythm of play, nap, repeat, and she brings so much joy wherever she goes.

Ideal Home

April is looking for a family ready to guide her as she grows. She'll thrive with structure, patience, and positive training.

Ongoing Health

April comes fully vetted, including DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad-spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12-month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

Training & Support

We do require adopters to commit to crate training, which helps set her up for success with potty training and confidence. Our Texas-based property assesses every animal with trainers on staff, and we modify behavior as needed, creating individualized plans to help prepare dogs for their future families, including crate training, potty training, and leash walking.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • The adoption fee is $1,000.00.
  • An $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.

Transporation

April is currently fostered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, just outside NYC. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue-run USDA-certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada (pick-up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.

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Kids, Dogs, Cats

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a German Shepherd Dog.

Typical cost to care

$2,260$2,620 /yr

$203/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

3×/week

Shedding

Heavy

Health risk

High

Lifespan

9–13 yrs

Know the breed

German Shepherd Dog

Exercise

90 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Heavy

Lifespan

9-13 years

Meet the shelter

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$1,000